Vegan Foods That Pack a Protein Punch

The average man over the age of 18 needs 56 grams of protein daily, but Americans tend to consume twice the recommended amount. Our guide to foods that pack a protein punch shows you how to get just enough protein—but not too much—with good sources of vegan protein.

Check out this guide to vegan protein sources:

There are tons of plant-based foods that pack a protein punch, from beans to vegan milk. Veggie burgers are a great source of protein, as most of them contain beans and vegetables. To pack in even more protein, make your own veggie burgers, such as this Plant-Based Protein Burger, and add a serving of Nuzest’s Clean Lean Protein.

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Infographic Sources

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? 

•Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Protein,” 4 Oct. 2012. 

•Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, “The Protein Myth,” 25 Jun. 2013.

Healthy Sources of Protein

•Reed Mangels, “Protein in the Vegan Diet,” The Vegetarian Resource Group, 25 Jun. 2013.

•U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Tips for Vegetarians,” 25 Jun. 2013.

The Match-Ups

•Bush Brothers & Company, “Black Beans,” 25 Jun. 2013.

•NutritionData.com, “Egg,” 25 Jun. 2013. 

• Lightlife, “Smart Dogs®,” 25 Jun. 2013.

•Kraft, “Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs,” 25 Jun. 2013.

•Boca, “Chik’n,” 25 Jun. 2013. 

•McDonald’s, “Chicken McNuggets,” 25 Jun. 2013.

Why Plant Protein Is Best

•NutritionData.com, “Beef,” 25 Jun. 2013. 

•NutritionData.com, “Chicken,” 25 Jun. 2013. 

•NutritionData.com, “Mori-Nu,” 25 Jun. 2013.

The Trouble With Too Much Protein

•Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, “The Protein Myth,” 25 Jun. 2013.